Media Contact: 
Robin Colwell, (202) 418-2300
Robin.Colwell@fcc.gov
For Immediate Release
STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL O’RIELLY 
ON FCC RELEASE OF CLOSING AND 
CHANNEL REASSIGNMENT PN
WASHINGTON, April 13, 2017. — “Releasing the Closing and Channel Reassignment
Public Notice finally removes the speculative rumors about its outcome and lets everyone 
start planning for the future. Moreover, it initializes the ability for the Commission and 
others to conduct substantial analysis regarding the auction structure and 
procedures. The many steps that remain to actually complete the auction -- including 
repacking the broadcasters and releasing this spectrum to forward auction winners -- must 
be done thoughtfully and carefully.”
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Office of Commissioner Mike O’Rielly: (202) 418-2300
Twitter: @mikeofcc
www.fcc.gov/leadership/michael-orielly
This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action.  Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes 
official action.  See MCI v. FCC, 515 F.2d 385 (D.C. Cir. 1974).